Telkom
Telkom SA SOC Ltd, commonly referred to as Telkom, is a leading telecommunications provider headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa (ZA). Established in 1991, Telkom has evolved into a key player in the telecommunications industry, offering a diverse range of services across fixed-line, mobile, and broadband sectors. With a strong presence in major operational regions throughout South Africa, Telkom is renowned for its innovative solutions, including fibre-optic connectivity and mobile data services. The company has achieved significant milestones, such as the rollout of its extensive fibre network, which distinguishes it in a competitive market. Recognised for its commitment to quality and customer service, Telkom continues to solidify its market position, making it a trusted choice for both residential and business clients seeking reliable communication solutions.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Telkom's score of 63 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Telkom's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Telkom reported total carbon emissions of approximately 639,041,000 kg CO2e, comprising 66,167,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 572,874,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,723,801,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a decrease from 2023, where total emissions were about 704,740,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 85,100,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 619,640,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 1,951,155,000 kg CO2e. Telkom has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by FY2040. Near-term targets include a 54.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by FY2033, based on a FY2022 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 32.5% within the same timeframe. Long-term goals include a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by FY2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Telkom's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its carbon footprint in the telecommunications sector.
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| 2014 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 84,640,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 681,204,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Telkom is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
